Apprentices
Types of Apprenticeships I Hosting an Apprentice I What does it Cost?
Hosting an apprentice through WPC Group is simple and can provide your business with real benefits and contribute to your bottom line. WPC Group apprenticeships have been designed to be flexible, cost effective and provide nationally recognised quality training developed by industry for industry.
WPC Group offers a large range of apprenticeships that combine time at work with training at TAFE and can be full-time or school-based. With more than 500 occupations across Australia, in traditional trades, the green economy and environmental sectors as well as a diverse range of emerging careers in most sectors of business and industry, WPC Group can tailor a package to suit your business needs.
WPC Group offer specialist apprenticeship services across a broad range of disciplines and can provide you with apprentices to work in the following industries:
- Building and Construction
- Horticulture and Conservation
- Electrical (including Renewable Energy)
- Plumbing (including Green Plumbing)
- Automotive (Heavy and Light vehicle)
- Engineering
- Hospitality - Commercial Cookery
If you are interested in hosting an apprentice and your industry is not listed above, CLICK HERE to contact the WPC Group office in your state and on of our industry consultants can discuss what options are available to meet your needs.
When hosting a WPC Group apprentice under a group training arrangement, you make all the hiring decisions when it comes to selecting an apprentice for your business. WPC Group will provide you with a shortlist of suitable candidates for selection and can even organise for you to share an apprentice with another business if you don't have enough work for an ongoing or full-time position. Hosting an apprentice is flexible, cost effective and tailored to suit you.
To find out more about how hosting an apprentice under a group training arrangement CLICK HERE or contact the WPC Group office in your state.
What does it cost to host an Apprentice?
Apprentice wages vary according to certain characteristics eg. years of school completed, years of training, the type of apprenticeship and the industry or occupation. Apprentices are usually paid a training wage or an apprentice wage under an award or enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA), reflecting that the employee spends time in training.
WPC Group can provide you with an obligation free quote. Simply contact the WPC Group office nearest to you and one of our industry consultants will issue you with a quote outlining costs associated with your industry and trade.
